National Governors Association meeting will not be held after Trump excludes Democrats

An annual meeting of the nation’s governors that has long served as a rare bipartisan gathering is unraveling after President Donald Trump excluded Democratic governors from White House events.

Don Lemon hires former MN prosecutor Joe Thompson to help fight church protest charges

Former U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, who recently resigned from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Renee Good, has ben hired to represent Don Lemon against charges stemming from a protest at a St. Paul church.

American optimism drops to record low in new poll

How optimistic are you about the future? New polling found that Americans’ hope for their future is at an all-time low.

Clemency vs. pardon: Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump

Ghislaine Maxwell indicated she’ll testify about Trump and Clinton – but only if she’s granted clemency. Here’s what we know.

US Attorney Pirro seems to walk back threats to arrest lawful gun owners following backlash

During an appearance on Fox News on Monday, Pirro said that anyone who brings a gun to D.C., even if they're licensed to carry it elsewhere, should count on facing arrest.

Hillary Clinton calls for public hearing in Epstein probe

Hillary Clinton is calling for transparency as she and Bill Clinton prepare to tell Congress what they know about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump administration proposes citizenship question in test for 2030 census

The Trump administration is making efforts to include a question about an individual's citizenship status in the U.S. as part of a practice test for the 2030 census.

Epstein victims blast DOJ for releasing nude photos, names in file dump

The latest Jeffrey Epstein documents released by the Justice Department included nude photos, names and faces of Epstein’s victims. That wasn't supposed to happen.

WA lawmakers push for workaround as businesses struggle to find pennies

With the penny slowly being “counted out," lawmakers in Washington state are working on a bill that would require businesses to round cash purchases to the nearest nickel.

As the penny gets phased out, Washington gets ready to round
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With the penny slowly being counted out, lawmakers in Washington are working on a bill that would require businesses to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel.

WA lawmakers consider beverage container price increase
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Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that aims to boost recycling, but could also boost your grocery bill.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits U.S.-Mexico border during Arizona trip

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in southern Arizona on Wednesday where she will visit the U.S.-Mexico border.

Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen to retire
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Barbara Madsen was the first woman elected to our state's Supreme Court and is retiring in April. She ends her career as the second-longest sitting justice on the court at 33 years. 

WA lawmakers consider new ghost gun bill
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A new bill aimed at regulating ghost guns in Washington State Legislature is set to be considered in committee on Wednesday.

WA ghost gun bill has 3D printing enthusiasts worried
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House Bill 2320 would restrict certain digital firearm files, with critics warning it could criminalize code possession and limit lawful uses like props and models.

3D printing enthusiasts worry over broad language in WA 'ghost gun' bill

A “ghost gun" law that is making its way through the Washington State Legislature has 3D printer enthusiasts fired up about what it might mean for all printer hobbyists across the state.

WA bill would lower legal BAC limit to .05
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There's a push in Olympia to crack down on drunk and impaired driving by changing the legal blood alcohol limit (BAC) from .08 to .05.

WA millionaires tax proposal has arrived, Gov. Ferguson wants changes

It has been a lightning rod issue in Olympia: a proposed millionaires tax. Gov. Bob Ferguson has said he would support it, but now, he's rejecting at least one initial proposal from state senators.

The debate over Washington's millionaires tax
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Gov. Bob Ferguson has said he would support a proposed Millionaires Tax, but now, he's rejecting at least an initial proposal from state senators.